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The Best Caramel Apple Spice Cake Recipe

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This Caramel Apple Spice Cake recipe is packed with fall flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Moist and fluffy with chopped apples throughout, it's topped with a rich caramel buttercream frosting and a decorative caramel drizzle. Ideal for autumn celebrations or any time you're craving a sweet apple treat!

Ingredients

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  • For the Apple Spice Cake:
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tbsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
    • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
    • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
    • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup applesauce
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup milk
    • 3 cups chopped apples
  • For the Caramel Buttercream:
    • 2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • Decoration:
    • Extra caramel for dripping
    • Apple slices

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger together.
  • In a separate bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until creamy. Add applesauce, eggs, and vanilla.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with milk.
  • Fold in chopped apples and pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
  • For the buttercream, beat softened butter until creamy, then add vanilla, caramel sauce, and cinnamon. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  • Frost the cooled cakes with caramel buttercream and decorate with extra caramel and apple slices.

Notes

  • You can use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for a tart flavor.
  • To enhance the caramel flavor, drizzle more caramel over each cake layer before frosting.

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